A mixed weekend for Hunter teams, with Maitland beating Bankstown by 10 today, while Newcastle lost to Manly by two last night.
The league leading Hunters were slow out of the blocks, with poor shooting hurting the home side.
Jacob Foy chipped in 17, while US import Austin Thornton played every minute on his way to 33 points and 18 rebounds.
He also set up fellow American, Sharif Watson.
Newcastle won the fourth quarter 33 to 16, but left its run too late.
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